Cincinnati, OH
- Aircraft Year
- 1998
- Aircraft Type
- 114TC/115TC
- Reg Number
- N114AD
- Serial Number
- 20020
For those that want to begin performing their due diligence, we are set for West Baden Springs, IN (KFRH) for the weekend of 9/14 - 9/16 with rooms being blocked back to 9/10 for those wishing to arrive early for the party. There is much information @
http://www.frenchlick.com/hotels/westbaden
and all are encouraged to closely look through the site. A full featured resort including casino and spas.
The owners reportedly spent in excess of 500 million dollars in renovations over the past several years and the resort has become a true be-there-or-be-square destination w/ completely modern facilities while remaining a historic location w/ great traditions. The addition of gaming made it cost effective to really bring the facilities back to their former luxury state.
French Lick (KFRH) is a non-towered IFR airport w/ 27 ramp tiedowns and another 20 or so ramp spaces w/o tiedowns. There are a few open t-hangars available. Airport has contacted FAA and received approval to close a portion of Taxiway A for additional hard surface parking if wx warrants. Ample grass for additional tiedown space if wx permits. Reasonable fuel currently around $5.25/gal and discounts are being discussed. FBO has agreed to waive all ramp/parking/tiedown/etc. fees for event. Free shuttle service between resort and KFRH (appx 10 min ride).
Louisville, KY is closest airport w/ commercial service. KJVY is a reasonably nearby IFR airport north of Louisville for those needing an ILS. Less than a one hour drive to resort. Shuttle to resort also available from KSDF (southside of town - Louisville) for a fee. (appx 1:15 ride) There are other commercial airports w/in reasonable distance if airline connections are better: IND, EVV, OOM, LEX, CVG.
Although negotiations are continuing, we have secured flat room rates (no upcharge for weekend days) for both hotels for the entire week. $149/dy for French Lick hotel and $189 for West Baden Springs. These rates are for Queen/King style rooms and are substantial discounts from the posted website rates. (ref website for typical room pics) Upgrades to suites are available if desired.
As w/ past fly-ins, there will be an intinerary of scheduled events forthcoming. COG Open golf tournament will likely be on Thursday. Three golf courses on the resort w/ two being professional tournament grade. First rate spa activities for co-pilots. Multiple fly-out opportunities and a scheduled one to the Wright-Patterson Air Force museum is under consideration.
There will be much to do on site for everyone involved, whether individuals or families, so we want to get this preliminary info out to everyone for calendar scheduling. Central US location and generally nice weather during the September period.
We have two hotels available to use for billeting and events. They are less than 5 min from each other (appx 1.5 mi) w/ continuous shuttle running between and large parking facilities at both hotels for those wishing to drive. (casino complex is between the two hotels) We will need to select one site for our scheduled meetings/events and are currently negotiating pricing for each. Although participants may stay at either hotel, we are going to post a poll for those likely to attend as to your preference of venue relative to where you are likely to stay. Poll will be anonymous.
This site should be every bit as enjoyable as Sedona and Jekyll Island. More specific information will be forth coming over the next week or two. Please cast your poll vote as soon as possible. Check out the website for the complete rundown on each hotel before casting your vote.
http://www.frenchlick.com/hotels/westbaden
and all are encouraged to closely look through the site. A full featured resort including casino and spas.
The owners reportedly spent in excess of 500 million dollars in renovations over the past several years and the resort has become a true be-there-or-be-square destination w/ completely modern facilities while remaining a historic location w/ great traditions. The addition of gaming made it cost effective to really bring the facilities back to their former luxury state.
French Lick (KFRH) is a non-towered IFR airport w/ 27 ramp tiedowns and another 20 or so ramp spaces w/o tiedowns. There are a few open t-hangars available. Airport has contacted FAA and received approval to close a portion of Taxiway A for additional hard surface parking if wx warrants. Ample grass for additional tiedown space if wx permits. Reasonable fuel currently around $5.25/gal and discounts are being discussed. FBO has agreed to waive all ramp/parking/tiedown/etc. fees for event. Free shuttle service between resort and KFRH (appx 10 min ride).
Louisville, KY is closest airport w/ commercial service. KJVY is a reasonably nearby IFR airport north of Louisville for those needing an ILS. Less than a one hour drive to resort. Shuttle to resort also available from KSDF (southside of town - Louisville) for a fee. (appx 1:15 ride) There are other commercial airports w/in reasonable distance if airline connections are better: IND, EVV, OOM, LEX, CVG.
Although negotiations are continuing, we have secured flat room rates (no upcharge for weekend days) for both hotels for the entire week. $149/dy for French Lick hotel and $189 for West Baden Springs. These rates are for Queen/King style rooms and are substantial discounts from the posted website rates. (ref website for typical room pics) Upgrades to suites are available if desired.
As w/ past fly-ins, there will be an intinerary of scheduled events forthcoming. COG Open golf tournament will likely be on Thursday. Three golf courses on the resort w/ two being professional tournament grade. First rate spa activities for co-pilots. Multiple fly-out opportunities and a scheduled one to the Wright-Patterson Air Force museum is under consideration.
There will be much to do on site for everyone involved, whether individuals or families, so we want to get this preliminary info out to everyone for calendar scheduling. Central US location and generally nice weather during the September period.
We have two hotels available to use for billeting and events. They are less than 5 min from each other (appx 1.5 mi) w/ continuous shuttle running between and large parking facilities at both hotels for those wishing to drive. (casino complex is between the two hotels) We will need to select one site for our scheduled meetings/events and are currently negotiating pricing for each. Although participants may stay at either hotel, we are going to post a poll for those likely to attend as to your preference of venue relative to where you are likely to stay. Poll will be anonymous.
This site should be every bit as enjoyable as Sedona and Jekyll Island. More specific information will be forth coming over the next week or two. Please cast your poll vote as soon as possible. Check out the website for the complete rundown on each hotel before casting your vote.
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